Learning doesn't commence at the beginning of a school year, nor does it culminate at the year's conclusion. Learning is continual, and it's great to see the adaptations that teachers and students make during different seasons of the year to underscore the idea that all times are learning opportunities, and those times are precious.Enjoy the final couple of weeks of school, and recognize that learning brings great pleasure to our brains.

At Marion Cross School, we try to foster the attitude that teachers help teachers and parents help teachers and teachers help parents and we all help the children—and the children help us. We are all necessary in the promotion of learning for your children, and it is important that the children know that they are necessary to us and to the smooth functioning of our culture.

Mayfest

Every year, on a Thursday of May, we celebrate Mayfest. Students from every grade sing and do traditional dances out on the Norwich Green (weather permitting). Sixth graders dance with garlands they've made, and later they "compete" against each other with ribbon designs during the maypole dances.

Mayfest is quintessential Marion Cross School. It's a collaboration between students and teachers and parents and community members. It's a celebration of the arts. It's a celebration of life.

It's worth seeing, if you are able; and you are welcome.You couldn't ask for a better opportunity.

Ode to May Fest

For acknowledging the joy of life throughEvery dance, every song, every drop of rain, every chance to celebrateSweetness and community.